Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 6TF
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To examine: Whether the statement “your body weight is affected by your genes and your environment” is true or false.
Introduction: For a healthy life, it is important to maintain a healthy body weight. A healthy body weight is the body weight that does not increase the risk of developing several weight-related diseases. There are several factors that are likely to influence the weight management, such as genetics, physiology, and environmental factors.
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